B2M
B2M's music is an R 'n' B pop with a traditional kind of twist to it. The band is made up of 6 young Indigenous men who sing about the issues facing all young people such as drugs , alcohol and suicide. The lyrics in their songs come from life experience growing up in an Aboriginal community and seeing first hand the effects of drugs and alcohol on their own people.
Educating the kids of the future through their music and encouraging people to make a change in their lives is what keeps this band going. One of their first songs recorded "Mahlia" has been featured by National Broadcaster ABC as part of a program on mental health.
B2M's first tour is facilitated by Artback NT in partnership with Newmont Tanami Operations and HWE Mining. The aim of this touring sponsorship support is to offer skills and industry development to the winner in the form of a guaranteed tour of the Northern Territory in the year after the Indigenous Music Awards.
30 June ; Granites Mines
01 July ; Lajamanu
02 July ; Yuendumu
B2M - Winner 2008 NT Indigenous Music Award "BEST EMERGING ARTIST"
Photo: Garrangali Band courtesy Darwin Festival 2009
The Neo and Garrangali Band
In East Arnhem Land, at Yilparra, the Garrangali Band has been perfecting it's calypso grooves and honing its smooth vocals with Darwin favourites The Neo. They've been sharing songs and studios and now they will also be sharing the stage.
Artback NT and Arts NT have also assisted The Neo to travel to Garma for additional rehearsals and public performances with the Garrangali Band.
7 - 11 August ; Garma Festival, Yirrkala
13 August ; Darwin Festival Santos Concert
15 August ; Darwin Workshops
16 August ; Happy Yess
Live Vibe Music Workshops Tour
Funded by TRAX Contemporary Music Touring Program (Commonwealth DEWHA), the Artback Live Vibe Tour will see music workshops, recording and performances happen in remote East Arnhem and Roper Gulf communities of the NT.
Live Vibe musicians Kaeleen Hunter & Angelika Heinrich each have over 15 years experience in the creative industries with a focus on music and the performing arts as independent professional musicians creating 100% original music in their international touring and award winning band www.mettaphor.com
Live Vibe Music have built an outstanding reputation collaborating with service organisations, artists and participants to achieve defined project outcomes & facilitating projects with diverse groups such as women's & youth services, community festivals and events working in rural and remote areas.
Minyerri ; 14 September - 19 September
Ngukurr ; 20 September - 25 September
Numbulwar ; 27 September - 02 October
Maningrida ; 05 October - 10 October
Angurugu ; 12 October - 16 October
Yirrkala ; 19 October - 23 October
Photo: LiveVibe